Marriage to Alison Berns

Stern married his college sweetheart, Alison Berns, in 1978. The couple had three daughters together during their 23-year marriage. In 1999, Stern publicly announced their separation, and their divorce was finalized in 2001. Reflecting on the end of his marriage, Stern has openly expressed regret, stating that he felt he let down his family as a husband and father. Following the divorce, he began therapy to address his emotional struggles and reassess his lifestyle and relationships.

Personal Growth and Therapy

Stern has acknowledged that after his separation from Alison, he initially believed he could indulge in numerous short-term relationships. However, therapy led him to recognize that such pursuits left him feeling unfulfilled and emotionally disconnected. He attributed the breakdown of his first marriage largely to his workaholic tendencies and intense focus on his career.

Alison Berns After the Divorce

Alison Berns remarried in the same year as their separation. She was granted custody of their three daughters and has since chosen to live a private life away from media attention. Unlike Stern, she has not given public interviews regarding their past relationship or the divorce. Consequently, most accounts of the separation and its impact have come solely from Stern’s perspective.